SPOTLIGHT

Spotlight: Adventures in Making

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By Pete Harris. There’s nothing like stepping out of your comfort zone to get you to look at life in a different way. Last weekend I had the opportunity to try my hand at MIG welding at the Brighton Mini Maker Fair. … Continue reading →

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Regina
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Noticed: Minneapolis

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By Anna Hoeschen. Does creative coolness only happen in The Big City? Urban centers have always been known for inspiring design. Turn any New York, LA, San Francisco, London, or Tokyo street-corner, and you’ll find yourself on the doorstep of … Continue reading →

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Regina
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Noticed: Fibershed, a revolution in fiber

Where it all begins

By Kathryn Clark. One basic idea can start a revolution.  Rebecca Burgess started out with the simple desire to create a sustainable wardrobe for herself.  The result was a non-profit organization called Fibershed that seeks to change the way we … Continue reading →

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Regina
Posted in Box 4, Heroes and Heroines, Inspiration, NOTICED, SF Bay Area, SPOTLIGHT, TEXTILES+PAPER, The big picture | 2 Comments

Noticed: Kaii Tu

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Vas Kinris of San Francisco’s Zinc Details has an eye for smart, sleek, functional but charming design and exceptional talent, and when he curated Zinc Details’ SF Local Design Market, we knew we’d see some great things. We instantly fell … Continue reading →

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Regina
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